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Air Fryer Bone In Chicken Thighs

Published: Jan 17, 2023 · Last Updated: Mar 25, 2025 by Aimee - This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Air fryer bone in chicken thighs are delicious and can be customized with different spices and herbs. Air Fryer chicken thighs with crispy skin are the perfect easy lunch or dinner!

Crispy chicken thighs on a plate.

Crispy chicken thighs are just the best. When the skin gets perfectly crisped, but the inside is so juicy. My mouth is watering just thinking about it.

And I've found that I get amazing results when I cook bone in skin on chicken thighs in the air fryer. The skin does just crisp up perfectly. I make these at least once a week, and this is my go-to recipe. Sometimes I will mix it up with different seasonings and spices, depending what I'm in the mood for and what else I'm serving with the chicken thighs.

Ingredients

  • Chicken thighs - bone-in, skin-on
  • Olive oil
  • Onion powder
  • Garlic powder
  • Salt
  • Dried herbs - oregano, thyme, Italian seasoning, tarragon, etc.

How to make air fryer bone in chicken thighs

In a large bowl, add the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and dried herbs.

Seasonings in a bowl.

Stir until combined.

Seasonings, herbs, and oils mixed together in a bowl.

Dry chicken thighs with paper towels (this helps remove any extra moisture, which helps the thighs crisp up more!)

Trim any extra skin from the chicken thighs then place in the bowl. Toss and rub the oil and seasonings into all surfaces of the chicken thighs.

Chicken thighs in a bowl with seasonings.

Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes, then add the chicken thighs, skin side down. Cook for 10 minutes at 400 degrees F, then flip and cook another 10-15 minutes.

Chicken thighs with crispy skin in air fryer basket.

Plate and enjoy!

Crispy chicken thighs on a plate.

Recipe notes

  • Cooking time will depend on the size of your chicken thighs. Use a meat thermometer to make sure chicken thighs are cooked to at least 165 degrees F (but ideally at least 175 degrees F).
  • All air fryers cook differently. Cooking time may depend on your specific model of air fryer.

Variations

The recipe here makes a chicken thigh with a delicious crispy skin. However, you can add more seasonings and spices to customize it! Here's a few ideas.

Air fryer Paprika Chicken Thighs - This uses paprika to create a flavorful and crispy chicken thigh.

Air Fryer Chili Lime Chicken Thighs - This uses chili powder and fresh lime juice.

Air Fryer Greek Chicken Thighs - This has you marinade the chicken thighs in a lemon and oregano mixture before cooking.

Air Fryer Peri Peri Chicken Thighs - The peri-peri chicken is marinated in peri-peri sauce before air frying for a delicious spicy chicken.

You can also add smoked paprika, regular paprika, harissa, etc. to the mixture to add more flavors based on what you enjoy. Dried herbs like Italian seasoning, oregano, herbs de provence, dried parsley, are delicious!

What temperature to cook chicken thighs to

Chicken is safe to eat when cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. However, chicken thighs can be cooked to a higher temperature, and it does help the texture if they are cooked to a temperature of 175 degrees F.

This is because the higher temperature allows more of the connective tissue to break down, allowing for a juicier and more tender texture.

How long to cook bone in chicken thighs in the air fryer

Air fried bone in chicken thighs usually take between 18-25 minutes in the air fryer. Cook times will depend on the size of your chicken thighs. I highly recommend a meat thermometer for knowing when your chicken thighs are cooked and ready to eat.

Air fryer bone in chicken thigh recipes

  • Air fryer buffalo chicken thighs
  • Air fryer Greek chicken thighs
  • Air fryer peri peri chicken
  • Air fryer paprika chicken
  • Air fryer chili lime chicken thighs
Air fryer crispy chicken thighs in air fryer basket.

Air Fryer Bone In Chicken Thighs

Recipe by Aimee
Air Fryer chicken thighs with crispy skin are the perfect easy lunch or dinner! These bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs are delicious and can be customized with different spices and herbs.
5 from 27 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Air Fryer, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 312 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Meat Thermometer

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken thighs
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried herbs such as tarragon, thyme, herbs de provence, or oregano.

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, add olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and dried herbs. Stir to combine.
  • Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Trim any excess fat. Add the chicken thighs to the bowl of oil and spices. Toss to combine, rubbing oil mixture into all surfaces of the chicken thighs.
  • Preheat air fryer for 5 minutes at 400 degrees F. After preheating, add chicken thighs to the air fryer basket, skin side down.
  • Cook for 10 minutes at 400 degrees F. Flip each chicken thigh, then cook for another 10-15 minutes until chicken thighs are cooked through (at least 165 degrees internal temperature, but ideally higher than 175 degrees F).

Notes

  • Cooking time will depend on the size of your chicken thighs. Use a meat thermometer to make sure chicken thighs are cooked to at least 165 degrees F (but ideally at least 175 degrees F).
  • All air fryers cook differently. Cooking time may depend on your specific model of air fryer.

Nutrition

Calories: 312kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 18gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 378mgPotassium: 241mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.03gVitamin A: 98IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

If nutrition info is shown, values are based on an online calculator and are estimates. Please verify using your own data.

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  1. Brenda-Lee

    January 28, 2023 at 3:38 pm

    It sounds really good... but It says 'dried herbs'... What herbs and amounts do YOU use for thus recipe???

    Reply
    • Aimee

      January 29, 2023 at 5:21 pm

      Great question! I used dried tarragon when I took these photos, but I've used the same amount of dried thyme, dried oregano, or herbs de provence, and all have been delicious!

      Reply
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